Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Bubbles - Update

Thank you for all your good thoughts, and many purrs and hugs. We are truly overwhelmed with all your well wishes.

Bubbles' blood work came back normal. Kidney function, red and white blood cell counts are also normal. It seems that the main problem is his breathing, and unfortunately if it is indeed cancer metastasized in his lungs there is not much to be done, despite the normal test results.

On Tuesday he will go for an ultrasound and a biopsy. This is the least invasive way to get a definite answer. If the current diagnosis is correct, there is not much point putting him through major surgery, so that is why I chose this option rather than immediate surgery.

Bubbles is doing reasonably well. He is eating, drinking, using the litterbox, etc. He is going up and down the stairs without trouble, but is a bit winded when he gets to the top. He spends most of his time dozing, but does not seem in pain (although it is difficult to know for sure). He seems more irritated with his breathing than anything else. Right now he and Squish are both sleeping on me as I lie on the sofa. Here is a picture.

You can also see Trouble's ears sticking out behind the sofa armrest. And that he has been playing with the blinds!

Still purring and praying for a good outcome from the biopsy and such. As long as he is in no pain or suffering, enjoy your time together. Sending snuggles,Taz, Runt, Charles and mommy, Anna, in Illinois

We are sending gentle headbutts, many purrs and pawsitive thoughts to Bubbles. We hope and purray that it is not that nasty C word and is just a bad infection that can be treated. Thinking of poor worried mom too.luv from Hannah and Lucy xx xx

we Purr for Bubbles. it is great to hear the results came back as good. we hope Bubbles gets well and feels better. we will be thinking of sweet Bubbles and purring that there is a full recovery and no bad stuff.